Political Quotes

“Mr. President, first of all, I just want to associate myself with the words of my colleague Senator Blunt. I couldn't say it as eloquently. I certainly couldn't improve upon it. I am just going to say I completely agree. Thank you. The real purpose for my coming to the floor today is to demonstrate my support for MG Scott Spellmon of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. General Spellmon is up for a promotion to Lieutenant General and has been nominated to become the Chief of Engineers and Commanding General to replace General Semonite as he retires. Since coming to the Senate, General Semonite and I have become well acquainted with each other. While we haven't always agreed, I do appreciate his service, his very hard work, and his accessibility, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. His retirement is well earned, and I thank him for his service and wish him well. As a member of the Armed Services Committee and the Environment and Public Works Committee, I serve on two of the Army Corps committees of jurisdiction. As many of my colleagues can attest, it is a rare occasion that I compliment the Corps. It is an agency that is the epitome in many cases of cumbersome bureaucracy. I am not unique in my frustration. During our last EPW hearing with the Corps, criticism was both bipartisan and tangible.…”